What Does The Following CT Scan Result Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 4 Mar 2017

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Question : hi I had a CT scan 2 days ago it said I have lower thorax mild basilar atelectasis, is this serious

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is expected to be normal with treatment of underlying cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HealthcareMagic,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

Your report suggests mild basilar atelectasis in lower thorax.
Atelectasis is loss of air from lung parenchyma.
Since it is mild, it may be due to infection, retained secretions etc.
It is expected to be normal with treatment of underlying cause.
No, it is generally not a serious issue.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (28 minutes later)

should I be on any medication for this

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may need clinical evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HealthcareMagic,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

You may need clinical evaluation.
If there are signs of infection then you may need treatment.

Get well soon.

Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng